Nebraska is making a strong and unmistakable showing at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover. A wide range of companies from the state came together to demonstrate the strength, innovation, and global reach of Nebraska agriculture. Their booths and displays reflected a diverse mix of machinery, components, technology, and digital tools that continue to gain international attention.
The Combine
The Combine, Nebraska’s statewide ag-tech incubator, continues to play a critical role in helping early-stage companies commercialize new ideas. At Agritechnica, its presence reinforced Nebraska’s identity as a rising hub for agricultural innovation. A number of the Nebraska companies exhibiting in Hanover have roots or support connections through The Combine, and the organization showcased its mission to help founders scale technologies that improve how the world farms.
Reliable Horsepower
Reliable Horsepower stood out with its focus on high-quality powertrain engineering. The company’s reputation for durable remanufactured engines and driveline components is well-known across North American agriculture, and its debut on the Agritechnica floor drew interest from OEMs, dealers, and large-scale operators looking for dependable aftermarket solutions.
Nave
At Agritechnica, Nave demonstrated how modern data science can make irrigation management more efficient and accessible for farms of all sizes. The company provides irrigation intelligence without the need for heavy sensor deployments. Their platform delivers field-level moisture insights and water-use analytics by combining remote data sources, modeling, and smart forecasting.
Badass Workbench
Badass Workbench lived up to its name. Based in Kearney, Nebraska, the company builds industrial-grade workbenches and welding tables designed to stand up to the toughest workshop and farm shop environments. What began in 2008 repurposing pallet-rack steel for heavy-duty tables evolved into a full-blown manufacturing operation offering more than 65 models, all backed by a lifetime warranty. Their roots in agriculture-equipment repair and fabrication give them a unique edge in the machinery market, making them a strong fit for the booth at Agritechnica.
Tractor Tuesday
Tractor Tuesday represented Nebraska’s fast-growing digital marketplace for farm machinery. The booth highlighted the platform’s commission-free auction model and Daily Deals retail listings. Visitors from Europe, Australia, South Africa and South America expressed interest in how an online system built in the Midwest is streamlining equipment transactions for farmers and dealerships. Tractor Tuesday also used the event to meet with international partners as the company continues to expand its software infrastructure and global reach.
Wearparts Tillage Tools
Wearparts continued to draw interest from growers and manufacturers looking for long-lasting, American-made tillage components. Their replacement tillage parts are designed for demanding soil conditions. The company’s Nebraska identity resonated with visitors who prefer quality steel and predictable performance.
Graepel
Graepel, a long-established manufacturer with a Nebraska footprint, highlighted its precision-formed perforated metal systems. These components are found in many combines, tractors, and construction machines across the world.
T-L Irrigation
T-L Irrigation had its own booth, and the company presented its well-known hydraulic pivot technology, which remains a defining example of Nebraska manufacturing and engineering. Their continuous-movement pivot systems are valued worldwide for simplicity, reliability, and operator comfort, and their team used Agritechnica to reach new markets seeking durable irrigation solutions.
An Impressive Collective Effort
The Nebraska pavilion demonstrated a full supply chain of agricultural innovation. From startups to legacy manufacturers, the group represented machinery, hardware engineering, pivots, wearable components, consumer products, digital marketplaces, and fabrication excellence. The combined presence sent a clear message: Nebraska is not only a leader in agricultural production, but also a serious contributor to the global ag-tech and machinery ecosystem.
Agritechnica’s massive footprint can overwhelm even seasoned visitors, yet Nebraska’s lineup stood out through clear branding, strong product stories, and a unified message about the future of agriculture. The state’s companies showcased what can happen when manufacturing strength, rural ingenuity, and modern technology development come together on a global stage.